How to cure antisocial behavior?

[InlineFour]

i'm a pretty big introvert, and i don't like large social gatherings.

 

[JDrake]

Go to large gatherings and don't be an introvert

 

[Syringer]

Cognitive behavior theraphy + medication ftw.

http://www.socialanxietysupport.com for more.

Or just become an alcohlic.

 

[JDrake]

o, and beer

 

[Rainsford]

Why do you have to "cure" it? Sure, anti-social behavior taken to the extreme is a big problem, as much of life requires you to tolerate groups. But not being a big fan of large parties, for example, isn't really a shortcoming I'd spend a lot of time worrying about. People simply like different kinds of things, as long as it doesn't really interfere with your life, I see no reason an introvert has to behave like an extrovert. They are simply two different personality traits, I'm not sure one is really better than the other.

 

[Syringer]

.

 

[xanis]

1) Stop posting on ATOT
2) Go to a social gathering
3) Profit

 

[Rainsford]

Originally posted by: Syringer
Cognitive behavior theraphy + medication ftw.

http://www.socialanxietysupport.com for more.

Or just become an alcohlic.

Are all introverted people suffering from social anxiety? It seems a little like suggesting all social people are really just attention whores.

 

[iamaelephant]

Drink beer. Lots of it.

 

[Zenmervolt]

Why do you think it needs to be cured?

ZV

 

[Syringer]

Originally posted by: Rainsford
Why do you have to "cure" it? Sure, anti-social behavior taken to the extreme is a big problem, as much of life requires you to tolerate groups. But not being a big fan of large parties, for example, isn't really a shortcoming I'd spend a lot of time worrying about. People simply like different kinds of things, as long as it doesn't really interfere with your life, I see no reason an introvert has to behave like an extrovert. They are simply two different personality traits, I'm not sure one is really better than the other.

People skills are an important part of life and advancement, being introverted can prevent one from getting jobs (being bad on interviews and making connections) and being promoted..

 

[Zenmervolt]

Originally posted by: Falcon39
Drink beer. Lots of it.

I know that a lot of people make this suggestion as a joke and think it's funny, but if you or anyone you know has ever actually gone down that road, there's a tinge to it. People joke about it, but it can really, and I mean really fvck up a person's life.

ZV

 

[InlineFour]

Originally posted by: JDrake
Go to large gatherings and don't be an introvert

everytime i go on AT, and boy am i on here a lot, you're always online.

 

[mobiblu]

get a girlfriend...heck, get more than one girlfriend

 

[Descartes]

Is introversion antisocial? I'm very much an introvert, but I'm not at all antisocial.

 

[ultimatebob]

Originally posted by: Syringer
Cognitive behavior theraphy + medication ftw.

http://www.socialanxietysupport.com for more.

Or just become an alcohlic.

Wow, that site looks too much like a therapy session to me. They have friggin hugging smilies, for god's sake! I'll stick with the :beer:, thanks

 

[Rainsford]

Originally posted by: Syringer

Originally posted by: Rainsford
Why do you have to "cure" it? Sure, anti-social behavior taken to the extreme is a big problem, as much of life requires you to tolerate groups. But not being a big fan of large parties, for example, isn't really a shortcoming I'd spend a lot of time worrying about. People simply like different kinds of things, as long as it doesn't really interfere with your life, I see no reason an introvert has to behave like an extrovert. They are simply two different personality traits, I'm not sure one is really better than the other.

People skills are an important part of life and advancement, being introverted can prevent one from getting jobs (being bad on interviews and making connections) and being promoted..

Being introverted doesn't mean you lack people skills, or that you are anti-social. It is most often just a preference, all else being equal you might prefer less social situations. It doesn't mean you can't do well in a social situation, it just means you might not choose it the way an extrovert would.

 

[cherrytwist]

Originally posted by: Zenmervolt
Why do you think it needs to be cured?

ZV

That being said, I have an anxiety disorder and take medication for it. However, it's not limited to just social gatherings.

I'm still an introvert and make no apologies for it...

If it bothers you that much, then seek therapy and/or medication. But it's ok to not be into "large social gatherings."

 

[imported_goku]

Originally posted by: ultimatebob

Originally posted by: Syringer
Cognitive behavior theraphy + medication ftw.

http://www.socialanxietysupport.com for more.

Or just become an alcohlic.

Wow, that site looks too much like a therapy session to me. They have friggin hugging smilies, for god's sake! I'll stick with the :beer:, thanks

Wow, I click one link and I get this...
http://www.socialanxietysupport.com/viewtopic.php?t=45748

 

[Eeezee]

A backhanded slap to the face

 

[imported_LoKe]

In all honesty, talk to everyone around you. At school I started talking to the people whose lockers were next to mine, even if it's just a simple "Hey, what's up?", it'll make the world of difference. Just do that, but on a larger scale.

 

[InlineFour]

Originally posted by: LoKe
In all honesty, talk to everyone around you. At school I started talking to the people whose lockers were next to mine, even if it's just a simple "Hey, what's up?", it'll make the world of difference. Just do that, but on a larger scale.

i just finished my last day of high school today lol.

 

[us3rnotfound]

Originally posted by: LoKe
In all honesty, talk to everyone around you. At school I started talking to the people whose lockers were next to mine, even if it's just a simple "Hey, what's up?", it'll make the world of difference. Just do that, but on a larger scale.

sounds like a pretty bad idea

 

[imported_LoKe]

Originally posted by: InlineFour

Originally posted by: LoKe
In all honesty, talk to everyone around you. At school I started talking to the people whose lockers were next to mine, even if it's just a simple "Hey, what's up?", it'll make the world of difference. Just do that, but on a larger scale.

i just finished my last day of high school today lol.

Doesn't have to be school. Make small-talk with the people inline at stores, people at movie theatres, people on the bus, anyone.

 

[iamaelephant]

Originally posted by: Zenmervolt

Originally posted by: Falcon39
Drink beer. Lots of it.

I know that a lot of people make this suggestion as a joke and think it's funny, but if you or anyone you know has ever actually gone down that road, there's a tinge to it. People joke about it, but it can really, and I mean really fvck up a person's life.

ZV

I didn't mean this as a joke at all. If you have trouble opening up at social gatherings, try drinking 8 - 10 beers, you'll be as chatty as anyone there, provided you're not depressed. I'm not suggesting full blown alcoholism, but no one can deny the benefits of alcohol in breaking down social barriers and weakening inhibitions.